Materials Chemistry Certificate

For the Certificate in Materials Chemistry 15-16 hours of CHEM/CHEE courses are required.

CHEM 4810Materials Science I4
CHEM 4820Materials Science II4
Select two from the following: 7-8
Advanced Materials Chemistry
Nanomaterials Science
X-Ray Crystallography
Polymer Science And Engineering
Total Hours15-16
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First TermHours
CHEM 4810 Materials Science I 4
Choose One of the Following 3-4
X-Ray Crystallography  
Polymer Science And Engineering  
 Hours7-8
Second Term
CHEM 4820 Materials Science II 4
Choose One of the Following 4
Advanced Materials Chemistry  
Nanomaterials Science  
 Hours8
 Total Hours15-16
  • PLO 1. Understand the foundations of materials chemistry, including materials synthesis, materials processing, general structure/function relationships, and nanoscience.
  • PLO 2. Communicate technical information clearly and accurately in written, oral and visual formats.
  • PLO 3. Locate and use information in the primary literature and research databases.
  • PLO 4. Critically read, assess, and evaluate scientific publications, presentations and data.
  • PLO 5. Apply the concepts and practices of chemistry to areas outside the laboratory, including societal and policy issues.